The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Alypius
Also known as Alypius the Architect, Son of Alypius
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 102
There's something both gentle and resolute in his manner, a learned man whose humanity has been tempered rather than diminished by the demands of justice. His presence suggests the rare combination of intellectual refinement and moral strength.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during Julian's reign
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 102
- Books
- 1
Alypius served as both friend and architect to Emperor Julian, commissioned with the monumental task of restoring the Temple of Jerusalem. His virtuous character and learned accomplishments extended to poetical compositions that captured something of Sappho's lyrical grace, while his sons would later distinguish themselves in Roman public life.
Description
An adult Roman nobleman with olive skin and dark hair, dressed in the refined clothing befitting his aristocratic status. His bearing combines scholarly learning with the manly fortitude that marked his character, suggesting both intellectual depth and moral strength.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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